Miley Cyrus, 32, Poses in Sheer Black Beaded Dress in New Photos

The "Hannah Montana" actress and pop music icon has never been one to shy away from spectacle. Still, her latest fashion moments prove she's pushing her artistry — and her audience — to new extremes.

In a blaze of feathers, fishnets, and shocking sheer couture, Miley Cyrus has once again thrown the fashion world into a frenzy — this time in a theatrical, high-glamor spread for CR Fashion Book Issue 27.

Photographed by legendary visual provocateur Nick Knight, the 32-year-old singer strutted her way through three unforgettable looks. Still, it was one scandalous, body-hugging, barely-there dress that truly set social media ablaze.

Angelic Feathers, Golden Lingerie, and Then That Dress

The editorial opened with a surreal, almost celestial image: Cyrus, partially swaddled in enormous white feathers, casting a fierce stare straight through the lens. Her bright red lipstick and her signature tattoos peeking out from beneath the plumage created a striking contrast of soft and savage.

In another scene-stealing shot, the actress appeared in a gilded lingerie set, complete with garter straps and fishnet stockings, her feet planted firmly in black heels. Towering white feathered wings exploded behind her in a dramatic nod to vintage Vegas showgirls — the effect is part fantasy, part femme fatale.

A Gothic Masterpiece or a Fashion Misfire?

But the moment that had everyone talking came when Cyrus unveiled her final transformation: a daring, sheer black beaded dress that left very little to the imagination. In the instantly viral photo, Cyrus struck a dramatic pose in front of an ornate gold-framed mirror, creating multiple striking reflections.

Her makeup only added to the drama: shimmering blue eyeshadow, razor-sharp eyeliner, and her trademark vivid red lips pushed the look deep into avant-garde territory. The only accessories? A lone necklace that kept the spotlight where it belonged — on that dress. The image screamed haute couture meets haunted dreamscape, and fans had plenty to say.

Mixed Reactions Pour In

As images from the shoot circulated on Instagram, the comment section erupted with praise, confusion, and outrage. "Embarrassing bye," snapped one Instagrammer, summing up what some saw as a bridge too far in the name of fashion.

Others were captivated, with one commenter marveling, "Wow I've never seen @mileycyrus in such a eerily haunting and Victorian way [sic]. Nonetheless, these shots are fabulous [sic]." Another called it a "Piece of art 🖼️," while someone else gasped, "This is insane."

Still, not every viewer was ready to embrace the edgy aesthetic. One unimpressed critic shot back, "This is not pretty!" Whether loved or loathed, the daring shoot left no one indifferent — a testament to Cyrus's fearless approach to fashion and her refusal to be boxed in.

The striking CR Fashion Book shoot was not Cyrus's first brush with controversy this year, as another recent photoshoot also sparked a flood of reactions online.

Cyrus Bare It All in Topless Perfect Magazine Cover

The star sparked another media frenzy on August 4, 2025, when The Perfect Magazine released an entire 80-page issue dedicated solely to her. The cover? Cyrus was topless.

In the black-and-white image, shot by Paolo Roversi and Lynette Garland, Cyrus stared down the camera with haunting intensity. Her wild curls framed her face as one dainty hand rested over her chest. Her toned torso, tattoos, and bare skin took center stage in a photo that some saw as artistic defiance — and others viewed as yet another attempt to grab attention.

Fans and critics swarmed the post with reactions ranging from celebratory to downright uncomfortable. "SHE'S COMPLETELY NAKED BUT SHE'S MAKIN IT FASHION [sic]!!!!!!!" one fan raved. Another echoed the sentiment, "And she said 'I'm completely naked, but I'm makin' it fashion [sic]."

But not everyone was clapping. One commenter challenged the trend directly, "Why do celebrities need to be naked tho? Can we respect women AND have them clothed [sic]?"

Another took a more somber tone, writing, "Oh my goodness, are we back at the nakedness again… I was so ready for her to shed all of that and focus on her talent… And be taken seriously… Sorry guys I'm just not as impressed as you are [sic]."

Between CR Fashion Book's sultry editorial and The Perfect Magazine's stripped-down spotlight, Miley Cyrus is making it clear: she will not be defined by anyone's expectations. Her fashion is unapologetic, her imagery intentionally provocative, and her message loud and clear — she's here to be seen, on her terms.